The following list includes the business and skilled visas for which Migration Queensland makes nominations. Be aware that some visas have

multiple “streams” (entry points) for entry.

This visa enables you to conduct business and investment activities in Queensland, own and manage a business there, or engage in entrepreneurial endeavors there. Four streams of this visa are proposed by Migration Queensland. Go here to learn more.

Skilled visas

Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190)

This visa allows nominated skilled workers to live and work in Queensland as permanent residents.

Find out more here.

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

This visa allows nominated skilled workers to live and work in regional Queensland.

Find out more here.

Regarding Queensland
The benefit of Queensland
 Queensland knowsknow people from all over the country and the world is drawn to visit, work, and settle in Australia’s Sunshine State.

Queensland is a desirable Australian state with a variety of opportunities, a contemporary approach to innovation, and over 300 days of sunshine annually thanks to its cosmopolitan lifestyle.

The state’s high standard of living is based on its world-class education and healthcare systems, modern public transportation and transportation infrastructure, and its diverse and hospitable cultural population.

Queensland’s vast open spaces enjoy a predominantly subtropical climate and are home to stunning national parks (on land and at sea) as well as picture-perfect outback country, perfect beaches, and stunning national parks.

Queensland for its creative and innovative industries, which have propelled the state into the cutting-edge future with firsts.

In a developing and collaborative ecosystem supported by a consistent flow and increasing demand for specialized talent, immigrants who are a start-up and early-stage entrepreneurs will thrive.

departing for Queensland
Utilize the Moving to Queensland tool to learn more about the variety of visas offered by Migration Queensland and additional details from the Queensland Government to make you feel at home.

More than 200,000 people could move to Queensland over the next five years, property council survey finds

The figure comes from a survey commissioned by the PCA in early 2022, in which 1,000 people in Sydney and Victoria were asked if they planned to relocate to Queensland in the next five years.

5% of those polled responded that they would “definitely” or “probably” travel north.

The three most important factors that can influence their decisions are lifestyle, climate, and housing affordability. According to the Property Council of Australia, people want to relocate to Queensland because of its lifestyle, climate, and housing affordability.
To alleviate the housing crisis, bespoke, purpose-built rentals have been proposed.
Demands that the state government convenes an urgent housing summit to bring together the community, industry, and experts. Features
Skilled Nominated (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 190) – This visa is available for skilled workers who want to live and work permanently in Queensland.

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491) – This visa allows nominated skilled workers to live and work in regional Queensland for five years, and it is a pathway to permanent residency.

You can look for work through:

Work for one or more employers, at two part-time jobs, or as an owner-operator of your own business. Applicable areas
To be eligible for the 491 Regional Visa, you must live and work in one of the following postcode areas:

4019–4022, 4025, 4037, 4074, 4076–4078, 4124–4125, 4133, 4183–4184, 4207–4275, 4280–4287, 4300–4301, 4303–4498, 4500–4512, 4514–4519, 4521, 4550–4575, 4580–4895.

You will not be eligible for nomination for the Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa if you are a current holder of a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) or have applied for a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491). (subclass 190). This limitation is also applicable to the Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 489).

Note: The postcodes listed above apply to those who have been nominated and applied for their 491 visas as of March 5, 2022. LIN 22/022 contains more information.

If you were nominated or applied for the 491 visas before March 5, 2022, the relevant Queensland postcodes are listed in LIN 20/292.

If you received a 491 visa before November 19, 2019, the Gold Coast is not an eligible region. Criteria for Eligibility
You must meet both the Australian Department of Home Affairs and Relocation Queensland criteria for your chosen visa category to be eligible for a Queensland nomination.

You must meet the following Home Affairs criteria:

have a points-test score of 65 or higher, including state nomination points; have a positive skills assessment in your nominated occupation; be under 45 years old; meet the minimum English language requirement of competent, unless your assessing authority requires a higher level;
and provide additional documentation if invited to apply for a 190 or 491 visa.

provide evidence of continued employment with a registered Queensland employer for another 12 months (minimum of 35 hours per week). This must be ongoing employment in a regional area for a 491 visa.
commit to living and working in Queensland for two years for a 190 visa and three years for a 491 visa from the date of the visa grant. Please keep in mind that businesses must have a presence in Queensland. A virtual office will not be accepted (except for trades occupations, which require a score of 75 or higher). Hire labor employment
If you work for a labor hire company, make sure they are registered in Queensland. The Labour Hire Licencing Act 2017 requires all labor hire providers operating in Queensland, including that based interstate or overseas, to be licensed.

You must provide proof that your labor hire company complies with these registration requirements. The company where you have been placed should indeed write your statement of service.